Love Islander's families issue joint statement 'uniting against hate' and asking viewers to 'be kind'

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s former career as a shot girl in a bar during her university days has been revealed, following her Love Island win with partner Davide Sanclimenti.The 27 year old actress, who wowed at the final in a short embellished dress, became a favourite among fans during this year's series and it’s been said she could even rival the success of previous winner Molly-Mae. However, prior to her reality TV days, the star worked as an actress following graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in acting, during which time she worked at a local bar called Ships and Giggles where she worked as a shot girl and helped with celebrity appearances.

Love Island stars Coco Lodge and Jack Keating were seen putting on a rather flirty display as they enjoyed the ITV2 show’s series wrap party at London’s ME Hotel on Monday night. Coco, 27, and Jack 23, the son of singer Ronan Keating, looked to be getting quite close as they partied the night away together following the dating series coming to an end.

Since Love Island started in 2015, love has always prevailed and so far every couple has chosen to split the 50k prize money rather than steal it. However, last year’s finalist Chloe Burrows believes that one couple could win and steal the money this year.

Luca Bish's family have released statement after fans accused him of pushing Gemma Owen in last night's episode, Tuesday 26 July, of Love Island.The ladies in the villa were competing in the dancing challenge and had to pretend to be air hostesses while making sure the boys were strapped up in their seats. However when it was Gemma's turn, the fishmonger wasn't too pleased to see her lick Adam Collard.This resulted in Luca moving her away from him when it was his turn to be strapped.Taking to his Instagram page, Luca's family came to Luca's defence to say that the villa causes heightened emotions and that they're proud Luca expressed how he felt.They wrote: "9/10 weeks of no contact with any family and friends.

Former Love Island star Scott Thomas has signed fellow Islander Jacques O’Neill to his management agency and said he’s “excited to help guide” the 23 year old “through his journey”. Viewers were recently left in tears as they watched Jacques leave the villa after admitting he wasn’t feeling like himself and fearing he could “get physical” with bombshell and love rival Adam Collard. And Scott, who is the management director of The Social PR, has praised Jacques for “protecting his mental health” and making the “courageous” decision to depart the ITV2 show.

We have been glued to our screens watching Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's turbulent relationship with Davide Sanclimenti unfold on Love Island, like the rest of the nation.The pair, both 27, initially hit it off, with Davide ditching Michael Owen's daughter Gemma in favour of the Turkish soap star, but their romance was thrown into chaos when Ekin – quite literally – crawled to test her connection with investment analyst Jay Younger. After realising she had more of a spark with Davide, they were trialled once again when the ITV2 dating show pulled their infamous Casa Amor twist which saw Ekin share a bed with new boy George Tasker while Davide enjoyed a kiss with Mollie Salmon.They have since proved their loyalty to one another and are now the favourites to win the entire show. Desperate to find out more about actress Ekin and what she looks for in a man, OK! spoke to her good friend Melly Andersen to find out what she makes of Italian stallion Davide and whether she thinks they could last on the outside world.

The Love Island villa is set for more drama as there is a recoupling set to take place tonight, just a day after four new bombshells entered the villa.The bombshells have wasted no time in making it clear who they are interested in, with Nathalia getting to know Davide, who is coupled up with Ekin-Su. Paige receives a text informing the Islanders that tonight there will be a recoupling in which the girls will choose which boy they want to couple up with.

Love Island producers are sending four new bombshells into the Majorcan villa after a brutal dumping, where two contestants will be sent home. Excitement buzzes as the Islanders receive a text inviting them to get ready to host welcome drinks for four new arrivals Jamie, Reece, Lacey and Nathalia.

Love Island viewers have shared their anger by lodging official complaints. It has been revealed that thousands of official complaints have been made about the ITV2 dating show in the last seven days amid the annual Movie Night - dubbed Mad Movies - and claims of misogyny.

Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s pal has said that she wants her to “steal the prize money” if she wins the show. The Love Island final is in just two weeks and fan favourite Ekin-Su, 27, looks to be in with a good chance in reaching the end stages and receiving the £50,000 cash prize, along with her partner in the villa Davide Sanclimenti.